Psych Intake/Admissions RN

Deliver quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders. Knows and applies current nursing theory, principles of care and nursing procedures in performing the following functions appropriate to the age of the patient, maintains a safe and clean care environment, quality improvement, assist in the supervision of the Behavioral Health Technician, actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Aurora Behavioral Health System.

Shift details:  Full-time 36 hours per week; Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Schedule:  11AM - 11:30 PM

Duties:

• Assessments are completed with treatment referral recommendations made and documented, using the approved admission criteria and make decisions concerning the level of care for treatment using the least restrictive level appropriate. The plan for episode of care is initiated at admission to all levels of care.
• Assists clinicians, administration and physician in the assessment of pending admits.
• Ensures admission paperwork is completed in accordance with hospital policy
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates direct and indirect facility assessments and client admissions.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide and assure the carrying out of established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process, and assuring the maintenance of a safe clean environment. Provides age appropriate total patient care demonstrating the ability to assess patient and situation needs and problems.
• Assist medical provider’s with rounds, treatments providing timely noting and implementation of medical provider orders
• Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal communications. Communicates pertinent patient information and unit information to medical providers, House Supervisor, and other appropriate persons while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Assists in the coordination of services with medical staff, nursing staff, and other departments. Responds rapidly and effectively during emergency situations.
• Maintains own clinical skills staying current in use of equipment, procedures, and trends in nursing. Efficiently and effectively provides total patient care including assessment, teaching, care planning, rehabilitation, medication, treatments, activities of daily living, discharge planning, etc. Completes annual competencies.
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel
• Serves on committees and attends meetings actively participating. Follows and assists in the implementation of policies and procedures
• Assists in monitoring, procurement and proper inventory of supplies. Assists in maintaining equipment.
• Self motivated and able to make decision independently keeping House Supervisor/Unit Manager and others informed. Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Communicates with others (verbally and in writing) in an appropriate and timely manner, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, and ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e., customer service, safety, compliance standards and all others
• Attends department meetings and huddles on a regular basis

Salary: $80,496.00 - $119,808.00

Who are We:

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) provides psychiatric stabilization diagnosis treatments for Children, Adolescents and Adult populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our goal is to ensure patients and their loved ones feel comfortable and are well informed regarding treatment options.

Our state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located in Westborough near the intersection of Route 495 and Route 9.

Westborough Behavioral Health is transforming mental healthcare and it begins with accessible and effective evidence-based therapy provided by our top-notch team of clinicians. Our Outpatient Therapists provide PHP an IOP services to all patients and their families.

Requirements

• ASN required; BSN preferred
• At least one year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred
• Experience at an Intake RN preferred
• Current MA RN license; current CPR and CPI certification (or obtained within 30 days upon hire). Must be 21 years of age, have a current negative TB test or medical clearance.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a generous benefits package including holiday premium pay, shift differentials, health, dental and vision coverage, 401(K) plan, health & dependent Flexible Spending accounts, generous paid time off, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and an employee referral bonus plan.